SB197

Senate Bill 197 authorizes the reappropriation of remaining balances from previously approved capital improvement funds for the Arkansas Department of Education, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. Specifically, the bill allocates up to $629,613 for computer science initiatives and up to $5,000,000 for the maintenance, renovation, and operation of four department-owned buildings within the Capitol Complex. These funds are reappropriated effective July 1, 2025, and are sourced from the Development and Enhancement Fund and the Educational Buildings Maintenance Fund. The bill includes standard disbursement controls, ensuring compliance with state purchasing and fiscal laws, and requires that these funds not be used for general Maintenance and General Operations of the agency. An emergency clause is included to ensure the funds are available by the start of the fiscal year to prevent potential disruption to essential governmental programs.